Kaolin-Coated Multi-Ply Paperboard for Cereal Boxes
Multi-ply paperboard coated with kaolin for high-quality printing on food packaging like cereal boxes, weighing over 200 g/m² in rectangular sheets. Classified in HTS 4810.92.65 due to its multi-ply construction and inorganic coating without binders dominating. Ideal for vibrant graphics and moisture resistance in retail packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If adhesive plastic coating applied
Adhesive-coated paperboard for packaging moves to 4811.49 as it includes organic adhesive layers.
If made mainly from recovered waste paper with burst index specs
Recovered pulp-based fluting or testliner paper falls under 4805.24 per subheading notes.
If processed into printed packaging cartons
Finished printed boxes are classified as cartons in 4819, not base paperboard.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure FDA compliance for food-contact materials with certificates of analysis for kaolin purity
• Document sheet dimensions and ply details to distinguish from single-ply under 4809
• Watch for misdeclaration as printed matter, which could shift to Chapter 49 if motifs are primary
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